Hospitality: Page 6

Growing a Business

Andy Hooper of Hart House on Pioneering a Plant-Based Revolution

Interview with Andy Hooper of Hart House about co-founding the modern restaurant company with Kevin Hart, making plant-based food accessible to all, and investing in employees.

Lifestyle

Entrepreneur Escapes: Banyan Tree AlUla, Saudi Arabia

At the risk of sounding like hyperbole, this desert sanctuary is like no other.

Growing a Business

Charles Bililies of Souvla on Creating a Fast-Fine Greek Restaurant

Interview with Founder/CEO of Souvla Charles Bililies about being a fast-fine restaurant, believing in an entrepreneurial vision, and how Toast technology revamped his tech stack.

Social Media

Guga of GUGA FOODS on Breaking the Rules of BBQ and Social Media

Interview with Guga of Guga Foods about becoming a YouTube Sensation, the power of content collaboration, and his book Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules.

Growth Strategies

Mark Willis, The Newly Appointed CEO Of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Is All Set To Build On The Brand's Rich History Out Of Its New Headquarters In Dubai

Mark Willis, who was previously the CEO for India, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Accor overseeing a portfolio of more than 520 hotels in operation and development (across more than 20 brands within the group) is now the CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

Growing a Business

Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman on Telling Your Product Story

Interview with Kareem Queeman, founder of Mr. Bake Sweets, about being a voice for the LBGTQ+ community, building a product story, and leaning into your power.

Starting a Business

Steele Smiley of Steele Brands on Moving from Fitness to Restaurants

Interview with Steele Smiley about the fitness and restaurant business, creating a hospitality ecosystem, and being the nice and cool kids at the lunch table.

Growing a Business

Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media talks Toast and Digital Hospitality

Interview with Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef about starting a media company, being the tortoise not the hare, and making a tech stack.

Business News

Restauranteur Barbara Lynch Accused of Workplace Abuse

In a statement to Entrepreneur, Lynch said she is a "creature of the alcohol-steeped restaurant industry" and said she is a "hard-charging boss." She denied the allegations of abuse.

Growing a Business

Josh Halpern of Shaq's BIG CHICKEN on BIG Fun and BIG Ideas

Interview with Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern about big fun and big work with Shaquille O'Neal, opening a restaurant in space, and moving as one team with one dream.

Growing a Business

Jeff Fenster of Everbowl on How To Start a Media Company

Interview with CEO of Everbowl Jeff Fenster about ditching commercials for content, the Relationship Bank Account, creating The Jeff Fenster Show, and asking for help.

Growing a Business

Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants on Making Memorable Customer Experiences

Interview with Rocket Farm Restaurants founder/owner Ford Fry on his dream to help others, the increasing role of technology in restaurants, and creating emotional connections with customers.

Social Media

Chris Do of The Futur on his 1 Billion Mission

Interview with CEO of The Futur Chris Do about self development, creating the best content, and The Futur Euro Tour.

News and Trends

Calling All KSA-Based Hospitality Startups: Apply For Future Hospitality Summit 2023's Startup Den By March 31

Out of all applicants, 10 finalists will be chosen to compete at The Startup Den on May 9, 2023, at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Growing a Business

André Moraes of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab on Helping Restaurants Be Future-Proof

Interview with the head of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab André Moraes about using digital tools effectively, technology being an enabler, and the positive culture at PepsiCo.